This story shared from Fort Worth Report https://fortworthreport.org/2024/07/31/fort-worth-set-to-purchase-6-5m-historic-building-for-new-downtown-library-branch/
Fort Worth, TX – February 15, 2024 – Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited return of the Hidden Gardens Tour, a cherished event showcasing the exquisite beauty and historic charm of Fort Worth’s hidden green sanctuaries. Scheduled for May 5, 2024 this year’s tour promises to captivate visitors with a … Read more
A little over twenty years ago, Beth-El Congregation moved from a dark 80 year-old building into a synagogue with a bright, white limestone exterior and floor-to-ceiling windows. That change was dramatic. During the transition as much stone, stained glass, and metal as possiblewas salvaged to integrate those beloved, historic features into the new building. The … Read more
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) hopes you will join us in Austin or online for the eighth annual Real Places Conference. Presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC, the conference provides an opportunity for preservationists and officials to network and learn with County Historical Commissions, Main … Read more
Redevelopment Plans for the Fort Worth Community Arts Center Should Respect Its Architectural Significance Founded in 1969, Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving Fort Worth’s unique historic identity through stewardship, education, and leadership. HFW participates in the public process and had representatives attend meetings organized by the City of Fort … Read more
Transform 1012 N. Main Street Announces Design Architect Selection Process for Transforming Former Ku Klux Klan Auditorium into The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing Pre-Submission WebinarJuly 24th at 12:30 CDTWe will discuss the history of the building, Mr. Fred Rouse, stakeholders and programming needs including the project’s overall scope. A recording will … Read more
By Karen Eubank Historic Fort Worth released The Fort Worth Most Endangered Places list yesterday, and it’s a doozy. One of the real gut punches is the Allen Chapel at 116 Elm Street. It was designed by William Sidney Pittman and built in 1915. He is the same gentleman that designed the Knights of Pythias Temple … Read more
From 2023 Hidden Gardens Thank you to everyone for making the 2023 Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth a smashing success! From Friday’s Sunset Tour and Patron Evening to the Sunday Daytime Tour of 5 very private, and simply fabulous, gardens in the Colonial Hills neighborhood, it could not have been more perfect! Historic Fort Worth … Read more
Carol and Ray Feyen Nominated by: Martin Dahl Councilmember: The Honorable Ann Zadeh The Feyens are recognized for their decades of work on wooden windows, restoration of millwork in historic houses, and their advice to other Fairmount and Ryan Place residents. Examples of the numerous projects the Feyens … Read more
Perrone Pharmacy, Inc. 1958 3921 HWY 377 South Historic Designations: None Owned by: Kim Perrone Bailey … Read more